2017 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,778 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 1,778 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was parked in a parking lot. I opened the tailgate to store my goods. I began to close the tailgate. The tailgate was being closed by the rear switch and the left edge hit my head. It continued closing for an additional 1-2 seconds before reversing and re-opening. It resulted in a laceration and bleeding that required first-aid.”
NHTSA complaint #11091264, filed 2018-05, 10,000 miles“I was driving my Honda CR-V (2017 model ex awd) on a highway at 40 to 50 MPH speed. It was raining at that time. I experienced big jerks couple of times and lost the control on the vehicle. Saw error message on the dash board saying 'lost traction and cancelling cruise control'. It was horrific experience.”
NHTSA complaint #11203721, filed 2019-04, 22,300 miles“Paint bubbles at the lip of my hood, not due to rust or an accident - 3 different areas varying in size. I will have Honda look at it but other reports show that Honda does not fix - it is out of bumper to bumper warranty. Only one pic would send I have 3”
NHTSA complaint #11291053, filed 2019-12, 46,000 miles“I purchased a 2018 Honda crv from a local Honda dealer, herb chambers Honda burlington, last fall. The car had performed very reliably until january 24, when, while driving on the interstate outside of boston the hood of the car opened and smashed into the windshield. I was able to pull off the road safely in order to inspect the car. The car sustained damage to the hood and fenders. Over the course of my ownership ' I never opened the hood nor did I ever hear or notice any rattling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075744, filed 2018-03, 4,000 miles“At exactly two years old, the battery died. There is a service bulletin for a software update but of course, my vehicle didn't need update, it needed a new battery due to dead cell that happened within six hours. The top sides of the body has ripples down both sides. Was told this is usually cause by roof rack (I don't have roof rack) or by car wash (my car has never been through a car wash. I won't even let dealer wash it when I'm there). The car brakes hard even when there is no obstruction in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267250, filed 2019-10, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164462Aug 29, 2019Video Message - It concerns the rear bumper protector for the 2017-18 CR-V lifting on the edges or coming off completely. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda CR-V
531 complaintsElectrical system
402 complaintsFuel system
378 complaintsForward collision avoidance
283 complaintsOther or unknown
268 complaintsBrakes
177 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
144 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsLane departure
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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